Sparklines and In-Cell Visualizations

Sparklines are small charts placed inside a single cell. They show trends without using a full chart. They are useful when:

• You need compact trend indicators;
• Multiple rows require quick comparison;
• A dashboard needs summary visuals.

Sparklines do not replace full charts. They support them.

Creating Sparklines

1. Select the cell where the sparkline will appear;
2. Go to Insert;
3. Choose Line, Column, or Win/Loss Sparkline;
4. Select the data range;
5. Click OK.

The sparkline appears inside the selected cell.

Formatting Sparklines

You can:

• Change sparkline type (Line, Column, Win/Loss);
• Highlight high or low points;
• Change color;
• Adjust axis settings.

Keep sparklines simple. They are indicators, not detailed charts.

When to Use In-Cell Visualization

Use sparklines when:

• Each row represents a separate trend;
• Space is limited;
• You need quick visual comparison across many records.

Using the provided dataset:

• Insert Line Sparklines for each row of monthly data;
• Place them in the last column;
• Highlight the highest value;
• Compare trends across rows.

Goal: visualize trends inside cells without creating full charts.